First Moving Sights and Sounds of Z4 sDrive28i N20 Turbo 4

Propagator · 08-21-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Sounds really good, nice and deep with some noticeable burbling and popping when the driver let off. Great for a 4cyl.

Now what is this sound generator nonsense about?

In the older Z4, I think it was a device that fed engine noise into the cabin, probably with some acoustic filtering to make it sound cooler. Now the new one is "electronic", whatever that's supposed to mean.

FstopBMW · 08-22-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by blipit

Actually the fact it is running 17psi from factory, it is safe to say the internals are extremely strong and can handle more boost.

People will be tuning the N20 for sure. I actually see big numbers. There are plenty of high hp turbo 4-cylinder examples out there.

I'm definitely excited for the tuning possibilities of the N20 engine in the 328i. Unfortunately with the current 328i you're limited to engine performance mods w/o the turbo.

Dante · 08-22-2011, 02:45 AM

Sounds very much like the 2011 Mini Cooper S JCW of a friend of mine.
And thats a good thing! Reportedly, theres some noticable turbo whine like on the JCW, which is really great!

Notion-Za · 08-22-2011, 05:12 AM

sounds good.. for a 4pot. Gonna miss the 6 cylinder though

Diver · 08-22-2011, 05:39 AM

I think the Z3 made more sense as a sports car. Something 300 pounds lighter with a soft top would be pretty cool with N20 power.

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-22-2011, 06:16 AM

Reminds me of a roaster from the 50s or 60s. In those mountains and sounding like that I immediately thought of Mcqueens Jag XK-SS. Don't really know why.
This may be the best sounding 4-cyl I've ever hear without an aftermarket exhaust.

merchomini · 08-22-2011, 08:42 AM

I would def say that its a nice car, and that the motor sounds good,but i dont do convertibles, and if im getting a sporty 2 door hardtop non vert, i would want something more than the n20. Like the m in that class is very cool in my opinion.

definitely gonna be a nice strong little motor, especially if the boost is as high as 17lbs

E60orBust · 08-22-2011, 10:19 AM

Where is that road, Heaven? Seriously, roadster on an uncluttered road with no traffic and no hidden cops around each corner = the perfect drive.

And where the hell is Clive for this video?? The pilot in that video made it look like driving that car was a chore.

Yogijet · 08-22-2011, 01:28 PM

That's really decent sound from the N20. Can't wait to hear it in person, and drive it.

spyderx · 08-22-2011, 02:50 PM

50k for a four banger! Guess you can anything to bunch of suckers.

positiveions · 08-22-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blipit

Z4 is overpriced to begin with. There has been big incentives and crazy lease deals on the Z4. Dealers are having trouble moving units.

yep. They had a bomb lease deal on Z4 35is, because the cars sat collecting dust.
Car sounds good though

pokerface · 08-22-2011, 08:55 PM

i drove an X1 with the 2.0T. it definitely didn't sound like that LOL

Ash83 · 08-23-2011, 02:08 PM

Singletrack · 08-23-2011, 05:32 PM

Sounds really nice - they tuned that exhaust note well.

ezguyy · 08-23-2011, 11:56 PM

Sounds nice!

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